A little known fact is that Chinggis Khaan, better known as Genghis Khan, would collect orphans from his bloody battlefields and have his own mother raise them. These adopted brothers grew up to become his most loyal officials and advisers. Khaan organised his Mongol soldiers into groups according to the decimal system. Soldiers were arrangedContinue reading “Genghis: The Legend of the Ten – 2012”
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Baby Peggy, the Elephant in the Room – 2012
Documentary about an extraordinary lady, Diana Serra Cary (born Peggy-Jean Montgomery). In the early 1920s she was one of Hollywood’s first major child stars, Baby Peggy. Director : Vera Iwerebor Cast : Baby Peggy|Paul Petersen Genre : Documentary|History Release Date : 9/5/2012 Country : Netherlands
Asura – 2012
Abandoned in the barren wasteland of Kyoto, a savage, enraged orphan does whatever it takes to survive in the wild. When he crosses paths with civilization, he must learn to tame the beast within. Director : Keiichi Sato Cast : Hiroaki Hirata|Kinya Kitaoji|Masako Nozawa|Megumi Hayashibara Genre : Animation|Drama|History|Horror Release Date : 9/29/2012 Country : Japan
The Guillotines – 2012
In the time of the Qing Dynasty, the Emperor Yongzheng created a secret army known as the Guillotines. It was the job of the Guillotines to protect the Emperor by killing anyone who posed a threat to him or his rule. After 348 successful missions to eliminate their target, the 349th assignment proves to beContinue reading “The Guillotines – 2012”
Beyond Pollution – 2012
Barker White documents the environmental impact of the massive BP spill. Director : Barker White Cast : Dean Blanchard|Dean Cain|Mike Papantonio|Riki Ott Genre : Documentary|History Release Date : 1/1/2012 Country : United States
Goltzius and the Pelican Company – 2012
Goltzius and the Pelican Company tells the story of Hendrik Goltzius, a late 16th century Dutch printer and engraver of erotic prints. A contemporary of Rembrandt and, indeed, more celebrated during his life, Goltzius seduces the Margrave of Alsace into paying for a printing press to make and publish illustrated books. In return, he promisesContinue reading “Goltzius and the Pelican Company – 2012”
Die Rache der Wanderhure – 2012
The Grand Inquisitor Janus still obsessed with Marie. Her beauty and courage do not go unnoticed, but to her dismay, she finally reached a full life with her husband and daughter Trudi. Director : Hansjörg Thurn Cast : Alexandra Neldel|Bert Tischendorf|Esther Schweins|Götz Otto|Hary Prinz|Helmut Berger|Johannes Krisch|Julian Weigend|Kristyna Synkova|Nadja Becker Genre : Drama|History|Romance|TV Movie Release DateContinue reading “Die Rache der Wanderhure – 2012”
Shady Lady – 2012
This is the epic story of a B-24 ‘Liberator’ bomber aircraft called ‘Shady Lady’, that took off from Darwin, Australia, on Friday, 13th August 1943, on what was at that time, the world’s longest ever attempted bombing mission. Under the command of ‘Doug’ Craig, ‘Shady Lady’ set off with 10 other aircraft to attack theContinue reading “Shady Lady – 2012”
Echo Of The Past: The Terrence Tower – 2012
A historical documentary documenting the rise, function, and abandonment of a 17 story building that once housed The Rochester Psychiatric Center. This film tells the story of the building through historical footage, interviews of former staff and patients who recount their memories of the behemoth facility while also exploring the abandoned building as it isContinue reading “Echo Of The Past: The Terrence Tower – 2012”
Farewell, My Queen – 2012
A look at the relationship between Marie Antoinette and one of her readers during the final days of the French Revolution. Director : Benoît Jacquot Cast : Anne Benoît|Diane Kruger|Dominique Reymond|Julie-Marie Parmentier|Léa Seydoux|Lolita Chammah|Noémie Lvovsky|Virginie Ledoyen|Vladimir Consigny|Xavier Beauvois Genre : Drama|History Release Date : 3/21/2012 Country : France